IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Eddie Lewis
Day
January 14, 1933 – January 28, 2011
Obituary
Obituary
Eddie Lewis Day, age 78, of Accokeek, Maryland, affectionately known by family as "Sonny Boy," transitioned to eternal rest on Friday, January 28, 2011 at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. after an extended illness.
He was born in Auburn, Alabama to Belton and Willie Mae Vines Day on January 14, 1933. He received Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age at the Greater Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Lafayette, Alabama.
Eddie attended the Lee County Public School System in Alabama. He enlisted in the United States Army as a teenager and was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington. Upon leaving military service he received a National Defense Service Medal. He remained active for eight years serving under the Universal Military Training and Service Act. After his service in the United States Army he returned to private life to be trained by his father in becoming a Master Bricklayer. It was a lifelong accomplishment to assist his father in the construction of Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama and many other landmarks in the vicinity of Auburn. His skills and talents took him to several states throughout the U.S. He settled in the Washington, D.C. area and established his Self Employed Home Improvement Business known as "Days Home Improvement Company." His craftsmanship included the Virginia, Prince George and Montgomery Counties. A Master Home Improvement Contractor he was, no job was too great or too small.
His specialty was in the areas of Brick Masonry, Home Renovation and Landscaping. His projects included such things as an addition of a den and patio, a brick dog house with shutters and an intricately designed waterfall and fish pond with an illumination of lights.
Eddie enjoyed life. His pastime was often spent fishing, spending time with his friends at the garage, baking and enjoying his homemade sweet potato pies, caring for man's best friend, his dogs, especially, "Willow" and he loved giving fatherly advice. Eddie had the kindest heart and would give you the shirt from his back. One of his most cherished moments was the birth of his twin granddaughters, Morgan and Logan. They brought much joy and happiness to their granddad.
In 1969 he met the love of his life and best friend, Frances Ann McDaniel. Fran and Eddie were joined in Holy Matrimony, December 30, 1971 in Columbia, South Carolina. From this union they had one child, Kori Nerissa.
Eddie was a member of the American Legion Post in Alexandria, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Belton and Willie Mae Vines Day and his oldest brother, John Moss.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife, Frances; three daughters, Carla Renee Daniel (Ray) of Warren, Ohio; Marian E. Day of Hyattsville, Maryland and Kori Nerissa Montague (Kevin) of Upper Marlboro, Maryland; five granddaughters, Onia, Ranesha and Erica Daniel, five-month old twins, Morgan Faith and Logan Hope Montague; four sisters, Willie Bell Day Matthews and Stonie Day Martin, of Syracuse, New York; Mary Day Wilson of Jonesboro, Georgia and Linda Day Saxton (Willie) of Auburn, Alabama; two brothers, Walter Lee Sims (Mildred) of Tallassee, Alabama and Cecil Day of Auburn, Alabama; father-in-law, Frank McDaniel (Ethel) of Las Vegas, Nevada; brother-in-law, Frederick McDaniel (Yolanda) of Rialto, California; four sisters-in-law, Jeanette Marshall (Henry) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; JoAnne Prioleu (Emmanuel) and Lavon Ross, of Columbia, South Carolina and Catherine Burns (John) of San Bernardino, California; cousin, Ruth Gary of Brooklyn, New York and lifelong friend, Thaddeus Worley of Alexandria, Virginia; adopted son, Preston Davis, Sr. of Bryans Road, Maryland and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7
The Viewing for Eddie will be held at 11am on Friday, February 4, 2011 until time of Homegoing Service, 12 noon at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church, 9832 Piscataway Road, Clinton, Maryland. His Interment will be in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, Maryland.
Memorial Contributions may be made in Memory of Eddie L. Day
to the
American Heart and Lung Association,
National Center -
7272 Greenville Avenue,
Dallas, Texas 75231.
Eddie Lewis Day, age 78, of Accokeek, Maryland, affectionately known by family as "Sonny Boy," transitioned to eternal rest on Friday, January 28, 2011 at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. after an extended illness.
He was born in Auburn, Alabama to Belton and Willie Mae Vines Day on January 14, 1933. He received Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age at the Greater Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Lafayette, Alabama.
Eddie attended the Lee County Public School System in Alabama. He enlisted in the United States Army as a teenager and was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington. Upon leaving military service he received a National Defense Service Medal. He remained active for eight years serving under the Universal Military Training and Service Act. After his service in the United States Army he returned to private life to be trained by his father in becoming a Master Bricklayer. It was a lifelong accomplishment to assist his father in the construction of Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama and many other landmarks in the vicinity of Auburn. His skills and talents took him to several states throughout the U.S. He settled in the Washington, D.C. area and established his Self Employed Home Improvement Business known as "Days Home Improvement Company." His craftsmanship included the Virginia, Prince George and Montgomery Counties. A Master Home Improvement Contractor he was, no job was too great or too small.
His specialty was in the areas of Brick Masonry, Home Renovation and Landscaping. His projects included such things as an addition of a den and patio, a brick dog house with shutters and an intricately designed waterfall and fish pond with an illumination of lights.
Eddie enjoyed life. His pastime was often spent fishing, spending time with his friends at the garage, baking and enjoying his homemade sweet potato pies, caring for man's best friend, his dogs, especially, "Willow" and he loved giving fatherly advice. Eddie had the kindest heart and would give you the shirt from his back. One of his most cherished moments was the birth of his twin granddaughters, Morgan and Logan. They brought much joy and happiness to their granddad.
In 1969 he met the love of his life and best friend, Frances Ann McDaniel. Fran and Eddie were joined in Holy Matrimony, December 30, 1971 in Columbia, South Carolina. From this union they had one child, Kori Nerissa.
Eddie was a member of the American Legion Post in Alexandria, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Belton and Willie Mae Vines Day and his oldest brother, John Moss.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife, Frances; three daughters, Carla Renee Daniel (Ray) of Warren, Ohio; Marian E. Day of Hyattsville, Maryland and Kori Nerissa Montague (Kevin) of Upper Marlboro, Maryland; five granddaughters, Onia, Ranesha and Erica Daniel, five-month old twins, Morgan Faith and Logan Hope Montague; four sisters, Willie Bell Day Matthews and Stonie Day Martin, of Syracuse, New York; Mary Day Wilson of Jonesboro, Georgia and Linda Day Saxton (Willie) of Auburn, Alabama; two brothers, Walter Lee Sims (Mildred) of Tallassee, Alabama and Cecil Day of Auburn, Alabama; father-in-law, Frank McDaniel (Ethel) of Las Vegas, Nevada; brother-in-law, Frederick McDaniel (Yolanda) of Rialto, California; four sisters-in-law, Jeanette Marshall (Henry) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; JoAnne Prioleu (Emmanuel) and Lavon Ross, of Columbia, South Carolina and Catherine Burns (John) of San Bernardino, California; cousin, Ruth Gary of Brooklyn, New York and lifelong friend, Thaddeus Worley of Alexandria, Virginia; adopted son, Preston Davis, Sr. of Bryans Road, Maryland and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7
The Viewing for Eddie will be held at 11am on Friday, February 4, 2011 until time of Homegoing Service, 12 noon at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church, 9832 Piscataway Road, Clinton, Maryland. His Interment will be in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, Maryland.
Memorial Contributions may be made in Memory of Eddie L. Day
to the
American Heart and Lung Association,
National Center -
7272 Greenville Avenue,
Dallas, Texas 75231.
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